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Burton International Academy
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
2001 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208 · (313) 596-3800 · Part of Detroit Public Schools Community District
Students
482
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
90%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Burton International Academy
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 32 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 36 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 15% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 34.7%
Reading / language arts12%
State average 47.9%
Location
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2001 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Detroit
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten60
Grade 152
Grade 257
Grade 352
Grade 443
Grade 549
Grade 661
Grade 753
Grade 855
Enrollment over time
567’20
471’21
501’22
476’23
482’24
Down 15% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 98%Hispanic <1%Two or more races <1%White <1%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.